July 16, 2026
What Sections are asked in the JIPMAT Syllabus 2027?
Quick Answer
The JIPMAT 2027 syllabus is structured around three sections:
set at the Class 10–12 level and administered by the NTA for admission to IPM at IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya.
The exam has 100 MCQs for 400 marks across a 2.5-hour computer-based test. This guide covers the syllabus topic-wise, section weightage, the official PDF position, and the books that actually move your score.
Note on the 2027 cycle:
NTA has not yet released the official JIPMAT 2027 notification. JIPMAT 2026 was conducted on 7 June 2026, and the 2027 notification is expected around February–April 2027.
The syllabus, exam pattern, and marking scheme below are stable and carry forward from recent cycles. Any 2027 dates, fees, or eligibility years are marked as expected and should be confirmed on the official portal (exams.nta.nic.in/jipmat) once the notification is out.
JIPMAT, the Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test, is your single entry route into the five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) at IIM Jammu and IIM Bodh Gaya.
One application, one score, both institutes. If you're still deciding between exams, our comparison of whether JIPMAT is easier than IPMAT is a useful starting point.
The syllabus is the same for both IIMs. Here's the key thing most students miss: NTA does not release a separate, exhaustive syllabus PDF for JIPMAT.
Instead, the exam draws from the standard Class 10–12 curriculum, and the reliable way to map it is through JIPMAT previous year question papers plus the section descriptions in the information brochure. That's exactly what this guide is built on.
You are tested on three sections:
|
Section |
Skills Tested |
What It Covers |
|
A – Quantitative Aptitude |
Numerical and mathematical application |
Concepts up to Class 10 Mathematics |
|
B – Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning |
Analytical thinking, data handling |
Interpreting datasets; critical reasoning and puzzles |
|
C – Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
English usage and comprehension |
Grammar, vocabulary, and passage-based reasoning |
A quick snapshot of where the marks sit, so you can plan your hours where they count:
|
Section |
Questions |
Share of Paper |
Typical Difficulty |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
33 |
~33% |
Moderate; speed-dependent |
|
DILR |
33 |
~33% |
Moderate–High; the differentiator |
|
VARC |
34 |
~34% |
Moderate; scoring if read daily |
Mentor tip: DILR is where JIPMAT rank is won or lost. QA and VARC are scoring sections most serious candidates clear; the DILR sets puzzles, seating arrangement, caselets separate the top percentiles.
That's also clear from the JIPMAT exam analysis of recent papers.
| Subject | Download PDF |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | |
| Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) |
This section tests concepts up to Class 10 Mathematics- no advanced calculus, but plenty of application and speed. Master the formulas, then drill mental calculation. Our list of important IPM maths formulas is worth pinning above your desk.
|
Topic |
Key Areas |
Priority for a 60-Day Plan |
|
Number System |
Integers, Rational numbers, LCM, HCF, Fractions, Decimals, Surds |
High |
|
Arithmetic |
Percentages, Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Time-Speed-Distance, Time & Work |
High |
|
Algebra |
Linear & Quadratic Equations, Polynomials, Inequalities |
High |
|
Geometry & Mensuration |
Lines, Angles, Triangles, Circles, Areas, Volumes |
Medium |
|
Probability & Statistics |
Basic Probability, Mean, Median, Mode, Variance, SD |
Medium |
|
Set Theory |
Union, Intersection, Venn Diagrams |
Low–Medium |
|
Trigonometry |
Basic Ratios, Heights & Distances |
Low |
|
Data Sufficiency |
Solving with the data provided |
Medium |
Common mistake:
Students over-invest in Trigonometry and Geometry proofs while under-practising Arithmetic, yet Arithmetic (percentages, ratios, TSD) is the highest-yield, most-repeated cluster.
Fix your Arithmetic first. For targeted practice, work through our algebra questions for IPM/JIPMAT, number theory questions, and multiplication and division short tricks to build speed.
| Topic | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Basic Algebra & Polynomials | |
| Combination | |
| Percentage | |
| Profit, Loss & Discount | |
| Ratio, Proportion, Variation & Partnership | |
| Average, Mixture & Alligation | |
| Simple & Compound Interest | |
| Time, Work, Pipes & Cisterns, Chain Rule | |
| Surds, Indices & Logarithms | |
| Set Theory | |
| Functions & Graphs | |
| Linear & Quadratic Equations | |
| Geometry & Mensuration | |
| Inequalities & Modulus | |
| Coordinate Geometry & Trigonometry | |
| Permutation & Combination | |
| Probability | |
| Progression (AP, GP, HP) | |
| Work & Time | |
| Matrices | |
| Miscellaneous Topics | |
| Basic Algebra – Linear Equations | |
| Fundamental Principle of Counting | |
| Geometry – Circles | |
| Logarithm | |
| Mean, Mode & Median | |
| Mensuration (2D & 3D) | |
| Number System & Factors | |
| Number Theory | |
| Time, Speed & Distance (Boats, Streams, Linear Motion) |
Time management makes or breaks this section. Build the habit of scanning a set, quickly judging whether it's solvable, and moving on if it isn't.
Data Interpretation: reading and drawing conclusions from tables, charts, and caselets.
Logical Reasoning: pattern recognition, deduction, and structured problem-solving.
|
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning Topics |
||
|
Blood Relations |
Clocks & Calendars |
Syllogism |
|
Series |
Statements |
Venn Diagram |
|
Proposition |
Data Arrangement |
Data Structures |
|
Direction Sense |
Family Tree |
Tables |
|
Coding–Decoding |
Binary Logic |
Pie Charts |
|
Assumptions |
Seating Arrangement |
Data Sufficiency |
|
Puzzles |
Sets & Caselets |
Bar & Line Graphs |
Faculty insight:
In recent JIPMAT papers, the Logical Reasoning portion ran long and mixed straightforward questions with dense, multi-condition puzzles.
Practise timed puzzle sets, not just topic drills, so you learn to select which sets to attempt.
Sharpen individual skills with our JIPMAT logical reasoning questions, DI questions for IPMAT/JIPMAT, and a dedicated walkthrough on how to solve syllogism questions.
| Topic | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Clock and Calendars | |
| Syllogism | |
| Critical Reasoning | |
| Analogy and Classification | |
| Analytical Puzzles | |
| Number and Letter Series | |
| Blood Relation and Direction & Distance | |
| Coding and Decoding | |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning | |
| Verbal Reasoning | |
| Seating Arrangement | |
| Dice and Cube | |
| Matching Type | |
| Mathematical Operations | |
| Counting Figures and Venn Diagrams | |
| Data Arrangement and Interpretation |
Check: JIPMAT Previous Year Question Papers
This section rewards consistent reading more than last-minute cramming. A student who reads an editorial daily for three months walks in with an unfair advantage.
|
Topic Category |
Topics Covered |
|
Reading Comprehension |
Passages with inference, tone, and summary questions |
|
Vocabulary |
Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution, Idioms, Phrases |
|
Grammar |
Sentence Correction, Spotting Errors, Fill in the Blanks |
|
Sentence Structuring |
Para-jumbles, Cloze Test |
|
Critical Reasoning |
Inference-based Questions, Logical Consistency, Arguments |
Watch out:
recent papers introduced newer formats such as match-the-columns and punctuation-based questions. Don't prepare only for "classic" grammar MCQs; expose yourself to a variety of question types through mocks.
Strengthen this section with our guide on how to solve verbal ability questions, practice sets of JIPMAT verbal ability questions, and tips to build vocabulary for IPMAT & NPAT.
| Topic | Download Link |
|---|---|
| Vocabulary | |
| Idioms and Phrases | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Error Spotting | |
| Sentence Improvement | |
| Grammar-Based Fill in the Blanks | |
| Narration and Voice | |
| Reading Comprehension | |
| Para Completion | |
| Para Jumbles | |
| Listening Transcript | |
| Antonyms | |
| One Word Substitution | |
| Direct & Indirect Speech | |
| Synonyms | |
| Punctuations | |
| Tenses | |
| Spelling Test | |
| Cloze Test | |
| Sentence Arrangement / Para Jumbler |
Short answer: no structural change is expected. The three-section format, the 100-question / 400-mark pattern, the +4 / −1 marking, and the Class 10–12 scope have all been consistent for multiple cycles.
Until NTA publishes the official 2027 information brochure, treat the syllabus above grounded in the latest papers as your working map. We'll update this page the moment the 2027 notification is live.
What may shift in 2027 (and is not yet confirmed): exam date, registration window, application fee, and the eligibility birth/passing years.
These will be verified against the official NTA notification, expected around Feb–April 2027. To understand how these feed into admission, see the JIPMAT selection process.
Right books, focused practice- that's the formula. These are based directly on the syllabus above; for the complete annotated list, see our JIPMAT books guide.
English / Verbal Ability
Quantitative Aptitude
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning
Additional SuperGrads Resources
|
Resource |
What You Get |
|
GrandMasters Box by SuperGrads |
9-book set, 3000+ questions for IPMAT & BBA exams |
|
Rankers Study Material by SuperGrads |
23 booklets (QA, VA & LR) |
| Elementary Algebra Booklet | |
| Book on Concepts for Geometry | |
| Number System Concepts Booklet | |
| Inequalities Concepts Booklet | |
| Booklet on Syllogisms | |
| Booklet on Vocabulary Building Techniques | |
| Data Arrangement & Puzzles Booklet | |
| Booklet on Idioms & Phrases |
A realistic sprint plan if you're starting late, and our 2-month preparation plan for JIPMAT expands each phase day by day:
Weeks 1–3: QA fundamentals (Arithmetic first), core LR types, daily reading for VARC.
Weeks 4–6: DI sets + puzzles under timer, grammar and vocabulary consolidation, first sectional mocks.
Weeks 7–8: Full-length mocks every 2–3 days, deep error analysis, revision of formula and vocabulary notes.
For the complete strategy, read how to prepare for JIPMAT.
The pattern has held steady for several cycles, so you can prepare against it with confidence. For the full breakdown, see the dedicated JIPMAT exam pattern guide.
|
JIPMAT Section |
No. of Questions |
Marks/Question |
Total Marks |
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
33 |
4 |
132 |
|
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning |
33 |
4 |
132 |
|
Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension |
34 |
4 |
136 |
|
Total |
100 |
— |
400 |
Marking scheme:
|
Aspect |
Detail |
|
Correct answer |
+4 marks |
|
Incorrect answer |
−1 mark |
|
Unattempted |
0 (no penalty) |
|
Mode |
Computer-Based Test (CBT), English only |
|
Duration |
2 hours 30 minutes |
Because there's negative marking, accuracy beats volume. A student who attempts 80 questions at high accuracy usually outscores one who rushes all 100.
Leave a question blank when you genuinely can't narrow it to two options. To see how raw marks translate into a rank, check the JIPMAT marks vs percentile analysis.
Structure: three sections — QA, DILR, VARC — at Class 10–12 level.
Pattern: 100 questions, 400 marks, +4 / −1, 2.5 hours, CBT in English.
Weightage: DILR is the rank differentiator; Arithmetic is the highest-yield QA cluster.
2027 status: syllabus stable; dates/fees/eligibility pending the official NTA notification.
Books: Wren & Martin, R.S. Aggarwal, Sijwali reasoning — paired with mocks.
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